80134-0
LaboratoryAmphetamine [Mass/mass] in Hair by Confirmatory method
Definition
Hair analysis provides a longer surveillance window for drug use than other methods because hair retains drugs longer (weeks or months, compared with days detectable in blood or urine). Collecting hair specimens also is less invasive than urine or blood sampling. Drawbacks for hair analysis include expense, and environmental contamination of the specimen. Testing is performed for medico-legal purposes.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Amphetamine
Property
MCnt
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Hair
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Confirm
Details
Class
DRUG/TOX
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Amphet Hair Cfm-mCnt
Display Name
Amphetamine Confirm (Hair) [Mass/Mass]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 80134-0?
LOINC code 80134-0 identifies "Amphetamine [Mass/mass] in Hair by Confirmatory method". Hair analysis provides a longer surveillance window for drug use than other methods because hair retains drugs longer (weeks or months, compared with days detectable in blood or urine). Collecting hair specimens also is less invasive than urine or blood sampling. Drawbacks for hair analysis include expense, and environmental contamination of the specimen. Testing is performed for medico-legal purposes.
What does 80134-0 measure?
This code measures Amphetamine in Hair. It belongs to the DRUG/TOX class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.